The 2018 calendar is rich in dozens of significant dates, a special place among which is given to the anniversaries of the birth of the “geniuses of the pen”. The creativity of writers opens up the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of feelings and emotions, gain precious knowledge and find answers to burning questions.
Recommended!Anniversaries of writers and poets in 2019
The whole world honors the memory of the eternal builders of the flourishing wall of celebration and inspiration on the days of the anniversaries of writers in 2018 by months:
| date | Anniversary | Anniversary writer |
|---|---|---|
| 03.01.1903 | 115 | Alexander Beck |
| 22.01.1788 | 230 | George Gordon Byron |
| 23.01.1783 | 235 | Stendhal |
| 25.01.1938 | 80 | |
| 04.02.1873 | 145 | Mikhail Prishvin |
| 10.02.1938 | 80 | Georgy Vainer |
| 01.03.1863 | 155 | Fedor Sologub |
| 13.03.1913 | 105 | |
| 16.03.1903 | 115 | Tamara Gabbe |
| 28.03.1868 | 150 | Maksim Gorky |
| 15.04.1843 | 175 | Henry James |
| 22.06.1898 | 120 | Erich Maria Remarque |
| 25.06.1903 | 115 | George Orwell |
| 03.07.1883 | 135 | |
| 12.07.1828 | 190 | Nikolay Chernyshevsky |
| 27.07.1848 | 170 | Hans Hoffmann |
| 27.07.1853 | 165 | Vladimir Korolenko |
| 30.07.1818 | 200 | Emily Bronte |
| 09.09.1828 | 190 | Lev Tolstoy |
| 09.09.1918 | 100 | Boris Zakhoder |
| 21.09.1708 | 310 | Antioch Cantemir |
| 28.09.1803 | 215 | Prosper Merimee |
| 09.10.1733 | 285 | Mikhail Kheraskov |
| 09.11.1818 | 200 | Ivan Turgenev |
| 23.11.1908 | 110 | |
| 01.12.1913 | 105 | Victor Dragunsky |
The immortal creations of writers are a precious heritage that is not measured in material terms, but makes humanity many times richer and wiser.
Russian and foreign anniversaries
Prose writers and poets, whose round dates of birth fall in 2018, created their masterpieces on different continents, in different countries and different parts of the world.
Pleiad of Russian writers
"Winter" birthdays
The eightieth anniversary of the birth of the outstanding "master of rhyme" Vladimir Vysotsky will be celebrated on January 25. In addition to the traditional visit to his grave by devoted friends and admirers, this day will be marked by the opening of new halls in the Vysotsky House dedicated to life path genius.
The anniversary date - 115 years from the birth of the writer Alexander Beck, who immortalized in his stories a whole milestone in the history of the Soviet period, falls on January 3, 2018. And on February 10, the great screenwriter and master of detective stories Georgy Vainer would have turned 80 years old.
Spring and summer
On March 16, the literary society will celebrate the anniversary of Maxim Gorky - 150 years from birth. The opening of restored museums was timed to this day, dedicated to the memory a great writer who made a significant contribution to world literature.
July will be marked by the anniversary of the writer-critic of the Soviet era - Nikolai Chernyshevsky and publicist Vladimir Korolenko.
"Autumn" birthdays
The brightest and most significant event for true connoisseurs of verbal art in autumn is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Turgenev. By November 11, a large-scale celebration of the round date is being prepared with the presentation of the "Turgenev" encyclopedia, the opening of the museum with its six branches and the release of the writer's commemorative works.
The brightest stars-anniversaries in the literary firmament of foreign countries
Winter
On January 22, the whole world will pay tribute to the well-deserved respect and recognition of the great English poet of the Romantic era, George Gordon Byron, who would have turned 230 in 2018. And on the 23rd of the same month, the 235th anniversary of Stendhal, a French writer, whose works are read by fans of the “psychological novel” genre, falls.
The writer and traveler, whose name is known all over the world, the great Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828. And on this day, but already in 2018, the public will celebrate his 190th anniversary.
Spring
American writer, who wrote 12 plays, 112 exciting stories and 20 novels, prose writer Henry James was born on April 15, 1843. 2018 marks the 175th anniversary of his birth.
Summer
The 120th anniversary of the famous German prose writer, one of the best writers of the "lost generation" Erich Maria Remarque will be celebrated by the public on June 22.
The outstanding "genius of the pen" - the German-language writer Franz Kafka, would have celebrated his 135th birthday on July 3, 2018. In the same month, but on the 30th day back in 1818, Emily Bronte was born in Foggy Albion, who glorified her great literary family with the novel Wuthering Heights. In 2018, she would have turned 200 years old.
The 170th anniversary of Hans Hoffmann, a talented German teacher-innovator and writer, who wrote the famous grotesque story "Little Tsakhes", falls on July 27.
Autumn
The date September 28, 1803 is known in literary circles as the birthday of the French prose writer Prosper Mérimée, a recognized master of the short story. In 2018, the date of its 215th anniversary is celebrated.
Each of these literary geniuses in their works presented the world with a piece of the soul, feelings, emotions and experiences, the spirit of the time and the extraordinary flavor of the era in which they happened to live and create.
As a gift to children
The dates of the anniversaries of children's writers in 2018 deserve special attention. To open the door to a fairy tale, to open the curtain of a mysterious mystery, to give a whole world of fantastic adventures - because for this it is not enough to be just a talented author, you need to love children with all your heart, to feel their spiritual experiences subtly.
Among all the beloved poets and prose writers who created real masterpieces of the pen for their youngest and most grateful readers is the 110-year-old hero of the day Nikolai Nosov. His stories, fairy tales and novellas, full of love for children, are lively, real, witty and exciting. That is why they are so fond of young connoisseurs of literature. Little Dunno, smart Bobik and Barbos, Vitya Maleev - these and other ageless perky characters have forever settled in the hearts of the “kids” who have matured for a long time and just as quickly win ardent recognition from modern children.
Boris Zakhoder, whose centennial anniversary is celebrated in 2018, did a lot for the development of children's literature. deep meaning poems about professions and animals, perky counting rhymes are written simply and clearly, as if the author himself is still a child and sees the whole world like a child, in its brightest colors.
2018 marks the 145th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Prishvin, whose authorship is stories about nature, which are very exciting and kindly acquainting young readers with the greatness and beauty of the surrounding world.
A lot of works were presented to children's literature by a teacher at heart and a talented storyteller Tamara Gabbe (“A Book for the First Reading”, the plays “The Crystal Slipper”, “The City of Masters, or the Tale of Two Hunchbacks”, a retelling of “Gulliver among the Lilliputians”, etc.). Its 115th anniversary also falls in 2018.
The 105th anniversary of the birth of Sergei Mikhalkov, the famous and loved by children author of provocative poems, is celebrated on March 13, 2018. The same number of years would have been this year for the great classic Viktor Dragunsky, whose pen belongs to the cycle "Deniska's stories".
The real masters of the artistic word brought their valuable gifts to the collection of literature for children, filled with love and respect for little readers.
Anniversaries of writers and poets in 2018 are the best occasion to discover the wonderful world of words, revive the work of venerable geniuses of the pen or enjoy amazing novels, short stories, short stories and poems for the first time.
According to statistics, Russians are included in the list of the most reading nations. A survey conducted by the Foundation public opinion” showed that citizens spend about 6-7 hours a week reading a book. Moreover, both books by modern authors and the good old classics are in demand. An additional reason to refresh your favorite works in 2019 will be the anniversaries of writers and poets.
January
In the first month of winter, the list of anniversary writers includes:
- 01.1919 (100) Jerome David Salinger. Writer from New York. Master of American Novelist. The creator of the legendary novel "The Catcher in the Rye".
- 01.1929 (90) Tatyana Aleksandrova. The artist, wrote a fairy tale about the brownie Kuzka, based on which the famous cartoon “A House for Kuzka” was filmed.
- 01.1809 (210) Edgar Allan Poe. Preferred the style of American Romanticism. He was the first to choose a short story as the main form of his work, he created the concept of a modern detective story, a genre of psychological prose. During his lifetime he was better known for his work as a critic.
- 01.1759 (260) Robert Burns. Folklorist from Scotland. Author of poems in Plain Scottish, English.
- 01.1879 (140) Pavel Bazhov. Folklorist who became famous thanks to his Ural tales.
- 01.1919 (100) Nikolai Glazkov. Founder of the neo-futuristic direction of poetry.
February
In February they were born famous writers and poets:
- 02.1829 (190) Alfred Brehm. Scientist-zoologist from Germany. Compiler a large number travel essays about the life of the animal world.
- 02.1769 (250) Ivan Krylov. Even during his lifetime, 236 Krylov's fables were collected in several collections. Many phrases from them have long become part of Russian-speaking everyday life.
- 02.1909 (110) Nikolai Rylenkov. Soviet lyricist, awarded with orders Lenin, the Red Banner of Labor.
March
The beginning of spring 2019 was marked by the anniversaries of such writers and poets:
- 03.1969 (50) Kirill Benediktov. Fantastic. The novel "Testament of the Night" was filmed by Sergei Zhigunov in 2008.
- 03.1859 (160) Sholom Aleichem. Jewish playwright. He was the first to create modern fiction, including children's, in Yiddish. Also used Hebrew, Russian.
- 03.1899 (120) Yuri Olesha. In the 1920s he was one of the main members of the Odessa literary circle. The first major novel that brought general popularity was the fairy tale "Three Fat Men".
- 03.1939 (80) Irina Pivovarova. The artist, together with her husband-illustrator, created children's books, the talent for writing which was discovered in her already in adulthood.
- 03.1929 (90) Irina Tokmakova. Linguist, created numerous translations of poems for children of preschool and school age.
- 03.1929 (90) Fazil Iskander. Abkhazian author of satirical works, aphorisms. The story “Constellation of Kozlotur”, which brought wide popularity, was filmed in 1989.
- 03.1619 (400) Savignin Cyrano de Bergerac. French playwright. Creativity served as the basis for the birth of the genre of science fiction.
- 03.1909 (110) Stanislav Jerzy Lec. Polish philosopher, creator of aphorisms, satirical works on acute socio-political topics. Member of the diplomatic mission.
- 03.1949 (70) Agop Melkonyan. Bulgarian science fiction writer, teacher of Armenian philology, translator of Armenian poetry. Compiler of popular science articles, technical publications.
- 03.1839 (180) Alexander Navrotsky. From the poems, a Russian folk song about the rock of Stenka Razin was born.
- 03.1839 (180) René Sully-Prudhomme. French essayist. First Laureate Nobel Prize on literature.
- 03.1929 (90) Christa Wolf. German editor, researcher German Union writers. One of the most popular German writers of her time.
April
In April 2018, the birthday would be celebrated:
- 04.1809 (210) Nikolai Gogol. Classic of Russian literature. After the legendary “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”, which made him famous, a series of humorous stories about Ukrainian life followed, which were included in collections that brought great popularity.
- 04.1929 (90) Milan Kundera. French novelist from the Czech Republic.
- 04.1889 (130) Lydia Seifullina. Journalist, wrote stories about the revolution in the countryside. The staging of her play "Virineya" became popular among the audience.
- 04.1899 (120) Vladimir Nabokov. Literary critic, translator. Since childhood, he was fluent in English, French along with Russian. He used a complex technique with a deep analysis of the emotional state of his characters. The scandalous novel "Lolita" was filmed twice.
- 04.1889 (130) Ludwig Renn. German compiler of military-historical, political articles, as well as children's books.
May
The list of May birthdays includes such domestic and foreign authors:
- 05.1909 (110) Yannis Ritsos. Greek lyric. He wrote more than a hundred collections of poems, as well as numerous creations in prose.
- 05.1919 (100) Boris Slutsky. Poet, translator. In just 3 months after the death of his wife, he wrote more than a thousand poems.
- 05.1899 (120) Maurice Karem. The largest francophone lyric poet of the 20th century from Belgium. From his pen came 60 collections.
- 05.1809 (210) Giuseppe Giusti. Tuscan author of satirical poems and songs.
- 05.1859 (160) Arthur Conan Doyle. Classic of English and world literature. He wrote historical and adventure novels. He received worldwide recognition thanks to the creation of the image of Sherlock Holmes, based on the adventures of which numerous films and series were subsequently shot.
- 05.1819 (200) Walt Whitman. Reformed American poetry by juxtaposing people and objects with the infinity of the universe.
June
Birthdays are celebrated in summer famous poets whose works have long been part of the school curriculum:
- 06.1899 (120) Nikolai Ushakov. In addition to writing poetry and prose, he translated and edited translations of authors from various peoples of the USSR.
- 06.1929 (90) Georgy Graubin. Poet from Transbaikalia. Winner of awards and diplomas as a compiler of children's books. The works have been translated into many languages of the world and included in school textbooks.
- 06.1889 (130) Anna Akhmatova. Great lyricist of the twentieth century. She became famous during her lifetime. Compiled a large number of poetry collections.
July
In the second summer month of 2019, we congratulate such anniversary writers:
- 07.1789 (230) Faddey Bulgarin. Russian author of Polish origin. Became the founder of the genres of adventurous picaresque, fantasy novel. The works have been translated into many languages.
- 07.1919 (100) Boris Balter. Gained fame after the release of the autobiographical story "Goodbye, boys!"
- 07.1889 (130) Nikolai Aseev. Poet, screenwriter, worked in the style of futurism. Revolutionary creations were more than 80 collections.
- 07.1899 (120) Petr Pavlenko. It was considered a classic of Stalin's times. Wrote scripts, 7 of which were later filmed.
- 07.1899 (120) Ernest Hemingway. A classic of American and world literature, who had a great influence on its development in the twentieth century. Nobel Prize Laureate. Based on the works, about 15 adaptations were created.
- 07.1929 (90) Vasily Shukshin. Winner of many awards, creator of creations about ordinary Russian village people, workers, including detailed description life, Everyday life. Acted in films, acted as a screenwriter, director.
- 07.1789 (230) Mikhail Zagoskin. At one time, a very popular creator of the first Russian historical novels.
August
August 2019 is especially generous for anniversaries:
- 08.1819 (200) Herman Melville. US writer. Received universal recognition thanks to the novel "Moby Dick".
- 08.1809 (210) Alfred Tennyson. Lyric of the Victorian era. Queen Victoria was a big fan of his sentimental conservative work.
- 08.1959 (60) Alexander Gromov. Science fiction, laureate numerous awards.
- 08.1689 (330) Samuel Richardson. English founder of the current of "sensual" works.
- 08.1939 (80) Sergey Kozlov. Wrote a fairy tale and a script for a cartoon about a hedgehog in the fog. The author of poems for the cartoon about a lion cub and a turtle.
- 08.1869 (150) Edgar Lee Masters. American creator of the Spoon River Anthology, which has an unusual shape and consists of a set of epitaphs about the life of the inhabitants of a small town.
- 08.1899 (120) Jorge Luis Borges. The Argentine writer became famous for his skill in presenting serious philosophical problems in the form of prose fantasies. He founded the avant-garde of Hispanic poetry in Latin America.
- 08.1949 (70) Nikolai Konyaev. Head of the Orthodox Society of Writers of St. Petersburg. Winner of numerous awards, including the Pikul Prize for the book “ True story House of the Romanovs.
- 08.1949 (70) Martin Amis. English novelist, winner of the Maugham Prize.
- 08.1909 (110) Caesar Solodar. A well-known song about the Cossacks in Berlin appeared on his words.
- 08.1899 (120) Cecil Forester. English creator of military-historical works. He gained fame after the release of the adventure creation about Horatio Hornblower. The creation "The African Queen" was filmed in 1951.
- 08.1899 (120) Andrey Platonov. A distinctive feature of the works is a special “original language”, including the deliberate use of “childish” reservations and mistakes.
- 08.1749 (270) Johann Wolfgang Goethe. Classic of German and world literature. The founder of the direction of Weimar classicism. The tragedy "Faust" brought worldwide recognition and popularity, it is a world-class masterpiece.
- 08.1749 (270) Alexander Radishchev. Published anonymously, "Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow", was sold in huge numbers and even reached the Empress, who called him a "rebel".
- 08.1929 (90) Victor Golyavkin. The artist, whose popularity was brought by children's stories, which were published by such popular magazines as "Murzilka" and "Bonfire".
September
Along with the start of a new school year 2019 you can congratulate such writers-anniversaries:
- 09.1809 (210) Juliusz Slowacki. The great Polish lyric poet of the era of romanticism.
- 09.1769 (250) Boguslav Tables. Founded a department in Slovakia Slovak language, as well as the Society for Czech-Slovak Culture and Language, in order to publish school textbooks in Czech that everyone can understand. He published a lot as part of the activities of the society and the promotion of Czech-Slovak culture.
- 09.1869 (150) Felix Salten. The Austro-Hungarian creator of the famous novel about the deer Bambi, which was subsequently filmed several times.
- 09.1809 (210) Nestor the Dollmaker. Founder of the direction dramatic poem. Creativity inspired 27 composers, including Glinka, to write music. Became the compiler of texts of popular romances.
- 09.1789 (230) James Fenimore Cooper. A classic of American adventure fiction. Already during his lifetime, he became very popular in Russia after the translation of works into Russian.
- 09.1839 (180) Leonid Trefolev. He specialized in local lore and historical essays.
October
In October, bookworms celebrate the birthdays of such famous authors:
- 10.1919 (100) Sergei Narovchatov. He has published more than 40 books of both poetry and prose, mostly about the war.
- 10.1609 (410) Paul Fleming. The most famous poet of the German Baroque era. The works are distinguished by a special cheerfulness against the background of the unsteadiness of life.
- 10.1899 (120) Alexey Surkov. Compiled a large number of lyrics about the war, which later became popular, for example, "Chapaevskaya", "In the dugout" and others.
- 10.1809 (210) Alexey Koltsov. The poet, studied folklore, wrote about the life and work of ordinary peasants.
- 10.1869 (150) Johannes Linnankoski. Finnish creator of prose about the struggle between the old and the new, redemption, punishment. There were 8 adaptations of the works. He also published many socially useful articles, for example, about agriculture or speech technique.
- 10.1929 (90) Ursula Kroeber Le Guin. American writer, winner of numerous awards in the field of fantasy, science fiction. Her work touches on acute socio-psychological topics such as communism, anarchism, interracial relations and others.
- 10.1919 (100) Doris May Lessing. English science fiction writer, Nobel Prize winner, Doctor of Harvard University. She released a series of creations with images of alien gods, for which she was sharply criticized.
- 10.1899 (120) Ilya Selvinsky. Krymchak poet, founder, head of the Constructivist Literary Society.
- 10.1959 (60) Neil Town Stevenson. Fantasy from America. A fan of cyberpunk and post-cyberpunk trends in his works. Winner of several Hugo, Locus and other awards.
November
The end of autumn brings the anniversaries of such writers:
- 11.1899 (120) Charles Edgar du Perron. Dutch lyricist in the style of modernism.
- 11.1909 (110) Antonina Koptyaeva. Laureate of the Stalin Prize. She gained fame after the release of a trilogy about the life of a neurosurgeon.
- 11.1759 (260) Johann Christoph Friedrich Schiller. Classic of German and world literature, philosopher. "Ode to Joy" with some changes became the text of the anthem of the European Union.
- 11.1929 (90) Heinrich Borovik. Screenwriter, prose writer, winner of numerous awards, honorary rector of the Ostankino Institute.
- 11.1869 (150) Zinaida Gippius. Key poetess of the era Silver Age. Based on her works, one film and a cartoon were made.
- 11.1869 (150) André Paul Guillaume Gide. French essayist, Nobel laureate. He had a great influence on the worldview of several generations of the French, thanks to the description of issues of personal freedom.
- 11.1849 (170) Frances Eliza Burnett. English prose writer.
- 11.1939 (80) Yuri Nikitin. He founded the course of kogistics. Fan of Slavic fantasy. Poems have turned into songs from the repertoire of modern musical groups.
December
Winter is especially rich in birthdays of children's writers and poets:
- 12.1907 (112) Zinaida Nikolaevna Alexandrovna. Children's poetess, author of the poems "Herringbone", "Five from one star".
- 12.1819 (200) Yakov Polonsky. Compiler of a large number of poetry collections, poems.
- 12.1937 (82) Eduard Nikolaevich Uspensky. Children's writer, author of famous stories about Crocodile Gena and Cheburashka, stories about Uncle Fyodor and his friends from Prostokvashino loved by many generations.
- 12.1905 (114) Daniil Ivanovich Kharms. Soviet poet. Author of many poems for children and adults.
- 12.1865 (154) Joseph Rudrd Kipling. The great storyteller and novelist who gave the world "Mowgli", "The Jungle Book", the story of the brave Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and a cat that walked by itself.
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« Medium comprehensive school No. 1 of Suvorov"
The Great Power of the Poet's Word
Not everyone is given a pen in their hands to hold,
And who has it like mirrors,
That reflect light at different angles
Therefore, from time immemorial, our memory is immortal.
O. Borisova "Review on the poems of G. Deinichenko
"Our life"".
Tula region is a land of creative people. The names of V.A. Zhukovsky, L.N. Tolstoy, I.A. Bunin, I.S. Turgenev are known to everyone. Interesting, talented people live now. They continue glorious traditions past, contribute huge contribution in the history and culture of the Tula region. Before, it seemed to me that all great people live somewhere far away, in big cities... As it turned out, this is not at all the case...
Once, after repairing the apartment, we sorted out books. I saw a small collection of poems under the mysterious title "Constellation of the Lion" with a dedicatory inscription from the author to my grandmother.
Grandma, do you know him? With a real writer? I was surprised. And my grandmother said that she worked together with Gleb Nikolaevich Deinichenko, the author of poems, in the editorial office of the district newspaper "Svetly Put":
Gleb Nikolaevich was a person with whom it was pleasant to communicate.
Was? I asked.
Yes, unfortunately, Gleb Nikolaevich is no longer with us. He died in 2007. He was amazingly talented, humble, open man. He knew literature and art very well. And how he understood the history of the country! He had a hard life, but a cheerful, resilient character distinguished Gleb Nikolaevich from those around him. He was born a few years before the Great Patriotic War in the ancient city of Bukhara. There, in Central Asia, he lived and worked for many years: he graduated from the university, was a journalist, wrote reports, articles for newspapers, radio, participated in the creation documentaries. And in the evenings he wrote poetry. Love for poetry, according to Gleb Nikolaevich, appeared at school. There were many poems, but they were written for themselves, for friends. Gleb Nikolaevich did not consider himself a talented poet, so he did not publish anywhere. It so happened that the first collection of poems - just this book "The Constellation of the Lion" - was released only in 2005, when Deinichenko lived in Suvorov.
And why is this a famous person come here? I asked.
You and I live in a peaceful land. In Tajikistan, in the 90s, Russians began to be oppressed. In 1993, Gleb Nikolaevich and his family moved to the village of Khanino, "a sweet Russian land, chamomile, birch." His wife's relatives lived here. Beautiful nature, good people, rich history became a source of inspiration for the poet. Suvorov land revealed the talent of G. Deinichenko. Here, after the "Constellation of the Lion", the second collection of poems "Kolovert" is published. But this book was the last lifetime edition.
Four hundred poems - this is the result of the works of an amazing poet. His work is simple and understandable, love for people, the generous Suvorov land lives in it:
Ripe and falling apples
In the autumn green grass.
Calls magical smells
The thick buzz of a bee.
Rich, sweet juices
Drain in a slow stream.
Deadlines have arrived
Sharing wealth with the earth.
And here is how the poet wrote about creative inspiration, compared his work with the work of a turner:
I have a cutter ready:
I grind the word
On an invisible machine
With an eternal pen in hand.
My grandmother's story made a deep impression on me. After this conversation, I read many poems by Gleb Nikolaevich, I learned some of them by heart. In addition, at a literature lesson, I learned that Gleb Deinichenko's poems were set to music, they are performed by our local singers, favorites of my countrymen: A. Ermakov, V. Korchago, K. Mustafaev.
In 2017, it will be 10 years since the death of G.N. Deinichenko. His work is still loved by Suvorovites. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the poet's birth, the gymnasium hosted a presentation of another book - "The Wheel of Fate". This means that the memory of Gleb Nikolaevich is alive, and his poems continue to live.
Vetrenko D. (7th grade)
Among the writers-anniversaries of 2018 there are many big names. These are people who left a bright mark in history and literature.
Antioch Dmitrievich Kantemir - one of the first diplomats, poets, satirists. 8 September he turns 310th birthday ( 1708) . In literature, he is known for having developed a syllabic system of versification.
Vasily Kirillovich Trediakovsky (Tredyakovsky)- an outstanding poet of the 18th century, became famous for his translations and improvement of the Russian language, the syllabo-tonic system of verse composition. March 5 - 305 years.
Mikhail Matveyevich Kheraskov - October 09, 2018 marks 285 years– studied versification and dramaturgy. He glorified the Age of Enlightenment in Russia. He finished the period of classicism and moved on to sentimentalism.
Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin (07/14/1743 - 275 ) – eminent state and public figure, writer and poet.
Anniversary writers of 2018 who lived in the 19th century
Vladimir Konstantinovich Istomin – 06/18/2018 - 170 years old (born 1848). Writer and publisher of the magazine "Children's rest", which published the works of L. Tolstoy, I. Zabelin.
Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov (Pechersky)- Date of Birth - 11/6/1818, anniversary - 200 years . Participated in ethnographic expeditions and left highly artistic fiction notes.
Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev - 11/09/1818 - 200 years since birth - a classic of Russian prose, created literary masterpieces unsurpassed in skill. He died in 1883 on 03.09. - 135 years since death .
Evgeny Mikhailovich Feoklistov (date of birth - 04/26/1828 - 190 l.) - prose writer, journalist who worked in the Sovremennik N. Nekrasov.
outstanding prose writer-realist, philosopher, educator - was born 09/09/1828 - 190 -anniversary. In 2018, the anniversary of the writer and the most notable things in his work:
- 155 years since the beginning of the creation of "War and Peace";
- 165 years - "Anna Karenina".
Nikolai Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky (07/12/1828 - 190 years) - one of the greatest materialist philosophers, writer, encyclopedist, critic of literature, author of the novel What Is To Be Done?
Maxim Gorky (Alexey Maksimovich Peshkov) is among the writers-anniversaries of the 2017-2018 academic year. Was born March 28, 1868 - 150th anniversary. He wrote stories (“Old Woman Izergil”, “Makar Chudra”, etc.), a / b trilogy, novels (“The Life of Klim Samgin”, “Mother”), essays and articles.
Nadezhda Andreevna Durova(pseudonym Alexander Andreevich Alexandrov) - September 28, 2018 - 235 years old (born 1783). Participant in the Patriotic War of 1812. Author of the memoirs "Cavalry Maiden", highly appreciated by A. S. Pushkin.
Kozma Petrovich Prutkov - collective pseudonym under which A. Tolstoy worked, br. Zhemchuzhnikovs, authors satirical stories. Birthday - 04/11/1803 In 2018 - 215 years.
Fedor Ivanovich Tyutchev - famous poet-philosopher, diplomat. Was born 12/05/1803 - 205 years.
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Sollogub- an official who wrote prose, poetry and plays for the theater, the creator of family memoirs. Was born 08/20/1813. 2018 marks 205 years .
Nikolai Vladimirovich Stankevich (born 10/09/1813) - 205 years. Organized a circle of like-minded people under own name, which included prominent writers, poets, critics.
Konstantin Mikhailovich Stanyukovich (30.03.1843 – 175 years) - wrote fascinating stories about the life of military sailors.
Gleb Ivanovich Uspensky (October 25, 1843 - 175 l.) - a writer who worked closely with L. N. Tolstoy.
Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko (born July 27, 1853) - 165 years old. Known for stories, magazine articles, journalism.
Fedor Sologub (F.K. Teternikov)– symbolist poet, prose writer, playwright, author of articles on literature – was born 01.03.1863 – 155 years .
Alexander Serafimovich (Popov) - 01/19/1863 - 155 l. – representative of the Soviet era, author of the famous story about civil war"Iron Stream".
(born December 13, 1873 - 145 l.) - Wrote poetry and prose. He stood at the origins of symbolism, was its leader.
Arnold Gessen (04/16/1878 - 140 years) - journalist, researcher of A.S. Pushkin.
2018: anniversaries of writers and poets of the 20th century
150 years since the birth - Semyon Solomonovich Yushkevich (1868)- an emigrant writer who was engaged in dramaturgy, a representative of "Russian-Jewish literature".
140 - Mikhail Petrovich Artsybashev (05.11. 1878)- novelist and playwright, wrote articles for magazines and screenplays for films.
130 - Leonid Grossman (01/24/1888)- a well-known literary critic, writer who created books about Pushkin and Dostoevsky in the ZhZL series.
130 - Mikhail Osorgin (Ilyin) (10/19/1878) refers to emigre writers, wrote prose, essays, articles in magazines.
120 - Vasily Ivanovich Lebedev-Kumach (24.07.1898) among writers and poets-anniversaries, 2018 stands out in that his poems were set to music. He is a lyricist holy war”and songs for Soviet films.
110 - Nikolai Nikolaevich Vorobyov (Bogaevsky, 11/21/1908)- writer and artist, wrote poems about the Don Cossacks.
110 - Boris Gorbatov (1908) belongs to the galaxy of Soviet prose writers, wrote scripts.
110 - Ivan Efremov (1908)- A science fiction writer who was fond of space.
110 - Vitaly Zakrutkin (1908)- Russian prose writer, author of the story "The Mother of Man".
110 - Nikolai Nosov (1908)- a classic of children's prose, wrote stories about Dunno.
110 - Boris Polevoy (Kampov, 03/17/1908) - prose writer of the Soviet era, wrote "The Tale of a Real Man".
100 - Boris Zakhoder (09.09.1918)- children's writer, created scripts for films, was engaged in translations.
100/10 - Alexander Isaevich Solzhenitsyn - realist writer, dissident, author of works: “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”, “Matryonin Dvor”, “Gulag Archipelago”, etc. Nobel Laureate(1970). In 2018 11.12. being executed 100th birthday (1918), and 03.09. - 10 years from death (2008).
90 - Pyotr Lukich Proskurin (01/22/1928)- wrote prose, known as the author of works on moral topics, about the relationship of people with each other.
90 - Boris Ivanov (25.02.1928)- journalist and writer, was a member of the group that established the A. Bely Prize.
90 - Valentin Pikul (07/13/1928) - Russian writer, author of historical novels.
90 - Chingiz Aitmatov(12/12/1928) - Kyrgyz and Russian prose writer, author of stories and novels about the life of ordinary people.
80 - Vladimir Kazakov (1938)- a follower of Russian avant-garde (futurism) in poetry.
80 - Vladimir Vysotsky (01/25/1938) - poet, musician, actor, performer of his own songs. Among the writers and poets whose anniversaries are celebrated in 2018, he is distinguished by the fact that, in addition to the poetic field, he became famous as an actor.
80 - Georgy Vainer (10.02.1938)- one of the brothers of the famous duet, who created several detective novels, was engaged in writing scripts for films, journalism.
80 - Lyudmila Petrushevskaya (05/26/1938) engaged in literature, dramaturgy, excellent singing.
80 - Venedikt Erofeev (10/24/1938)- a poet, famous for the poem "Moscow-Petushki".
80 - Arkady Khait (12/25/1938)- Russian satirist, wrote theatrical plays and film scripts.
70 - Mikhail Zadornov (07/21/1948)- an outstanding satirist, humorist, playwright of our time, author of essays, travel notes, humoresques, plays.
Intermediate anniversaries
145 – Mikhail Mikhailovich Prishvin (1873) - the famous Russian prose writer, ethnographer, created several works for children ("Pantry of the Sun"), wrote a lot about the nature of the Russian North.
135 - Fyodor Gladkov (1883) - Soviet prose writer, adherent of the classical social. realism.
135 - Demyan Bedny (Efim Alekseevich Pridvorov, 04/13/1883)- Soviet poet, revolutionary, publicist.
115 - Alexander Alfredovich Beck (01/03/1903)– Soviet writer, who created the novel "A New Appointment".
115 - Tamara Gabbe (1903)- prose writer, translator, collector of folklore, etc. She wrote a lot for children.
105 - Sergei Mikhalkov (03/13/1913)– children's poet, author of the Anthem of the Russian Federation.
105 - Viktor Sergeevich Rozov (08/21/1913)- a famous playwright of the Soviet period, the author of 20 plays and scripts for films ("The Cranes Are Flying").
105 - Victor Dragunsky (12/01/1913)– classic of children's literature, author of Deniska's stories.
95 - Grigory Baklanov (Friedman) was born in 1923. - a representative of the "lieutenant's prose", wrote prose and screenplays.
95 - Rasul Gamzatov (09/08/1923) - famous Russian, Dagestan poet, publicist and public figure.
95/5 - Yuri Danilovich Goncharov (1923-2013)- a writer, entered literature as an author of military prose, then became a villager.
55 - Alexey Varlamov (06/23/1963)- writes prose and journalism, explores the history of Russian literature of the 20th century.
Foreign writers-anniversaries of 2018
230 - Lord George Gordon Byron (01/22/1788)- English romantic poet, famous in Europe for his "gloomy egoism." The inspirer of A. S. Pushkin, who wrote the first works in a romantic spirit.
200/170 - Emily Brontë (07/30/1818)- a poetess and writer from Foggy Albion, a representative of the famous literary family Bronte, became famous thanks to the novel Wuthering Heights. She died at the age of 30 on December 19, 1848.
190 - Jules Verne (02/08/1828)- traveler, navigator, French writer, creator of classic adventure novels ("Children of Captain Grant").
170 - Hans Hoffmann (07/27/1848)- writer, poet, teacher from Germany, creator of many short stories, novels ("Little Tsakhes"), had a wide range of interests.
120 - Erich Maria Remarque (06/22/1898)- German prose writer of the 20th century, author of the novel “All Quiet on the Western Front”, which is considered the best among the works of writers of the “lost generation”.
235 - Stendhal (01/23/1783)- the famous French prose writer, the author of several psychological novels ("Red and Black"), was engaged in fiction, wrote books about the architecture of Italy.
215 - Prosper Merimee (09/28/1803)- French, wrote prose and translated, including from Russian, was a master of the short story ("Matteo de Falcone"), was interested in history.
195 - Maurice Sand (06/30/1823)- the son of the famous French writer Aurora Dudevant (Georges Sand), poet, painter.
175 - Henry James (04/15/1843)- American prose writer, who lived most of his life in Britain, the author of 20 novels, 112 short stories, 12 plays.
135 – Franz Kafka (07/03/1883)- an outstanding German writer of Austro-Hungarian origin, widely known throughout the world for his unusual works, saturated with fear, absurdity, causing the reader a feeling of anxiety.
115 - George Orwell (06/25/1903)- British writer, publicist, creator of iconic dystopian novels ("1984"). The author of the term cold war».
2016 is remarkable not only because it is a leap year. We will celebrate many anniversaries and significant dates in all areas of life: in politics and history, in culture and sports, in art and economics. Our article will introduce you to the most significant of them.
You will learn not only about the anniversaries of world significance, but also about the dates associated with the most significant historical events, outstanding personalities and events that are important for. So what are the anniversaries of 2016?
In 2016, the Russian ruble will turn 700 years old
Historical events
- 1000th Anniversary Celebration Approaching the presence of Russian monasticism on Mount Athos in Greece, which is an autonomous monastic state, and for the Orthodox of the whole world - one of the main holy places on earth. It is believed that monasticism came to Rus' from St. Athos, and the Russian Incas are present on Gor from the 11th century to the present. Since 2016 is called the "Year of Greece in Russia and the Year of Russia in Greece", these countries decided to hold a joint celebration of this great date. Between the ministers of foreign affairs of Greece and Russia, negotiations have already been held regarding the organization of the celebration.
- An important holiday in 2016 - 700th anniversary of the ruble. The monetary unit "ruble" appeared at the time Ancient Rus', but then it periodically disappeared, then again came into use. In 1704 (during the reign of Peter I), the minting of ruble coins resumed again and never stopped. The initial weight of the ruble was 28 grams and contained up to 26 grams of pure silver. But later, the share of silver decreased, and the coins were partially replaced by paper notes. Over time, the silver standard was replaced by gold, and the gold ruble became the monetary unit. To date, the ruble has no gold equivalent.
- A very important date - 155 years ago in Russian Empire was canceled serfdom . Emperor Alexander II, who ascended the throne in 1855, decided to actively fight against the shortcomings of Russian life, one of which he considered the feudal relic of the past - serfdom. In 1861, the emperor signed the manifesto "Regulations on the Liberation of the Peasants", which was considered and approved by the State Council.
- 160 years ago, by the highest imperial permission, the first domestic information service was created - Russian Telegraph Agency.
- 75th anniversary of the liberation battle for Leningrad will be celebrated in 2016. In January 1944 Soviet army began a deadly battle for the city, which ended in victory and the liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi invaders.
- Two more important dates will be celebrated in 2016: 50 years have passed since automatic interplanetary station "Luna-9" carried out the world's first soft landing, and after that - for the first time transmitted television footage of the panorama of the lunar landscape.
- The last date on our list is 50th anniversary of the first world travel committed by a detachment of nuclear submarines of the USSR in the depths of the sea. It lasted a month and a half. This strategic maneuver demonstrated the strength and capabilities of Soviet weapons, and also won the authority of Western countries.
2016 is the centenary of the death of Grigory Rasputin Historical figures
- 2016 marks the 220th anniversary of the birth of the Emperor of Russia Nicholas I Romanov, son of Emperor Paul I and Maria Feodorovna. It was during his reign that the Decembrist uprising took place on Senate Square, after which Russia received the unflattering international nickname "the gendarme of Europe."
- Russia will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of Grigory Rasputin, peasant Tobolsk province, who gained worldwide fame and became close to the imperial family and a close friend of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. He was a seer and healer, as well as the personal confessor of the Empress. Its effect on all members royal family it was huge; it was also believed that it influences the fate of the Russian Empire. There were many rumors and mysterious stories about Rasputin. Even his death is shrouded in mystery. In the USSR, the image of Rasputin was severely criticized and debunked.
- 2016 will be marked by the 120th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Soviet commander, Marshal and four times Hero Soviet Union – Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, who, being the Deputy Supreme Commander, played a decisive role in the victory of the USSR in the Great Patriotic War. IN post-war years Zhukov was Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces, commanded the Odessa and Ural military districts, fought post-war banditry.
- Also in 2016 it will be 110 years since the birth of Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev- statesman and political figure of the USSR, penultimate General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU. According to the results of a 2013 sociological survey in Russia, Brezhnev was recognized as the best head of state.
- Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, last general secretary The Central Committee of the CPSU and the last Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Council, as well as the Only President of the USSR, will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2016. Under him, a large-scale reform of the state system began - perestroika. Under him, the Cold War ended and the Soviet troops from the territory of Afghanistan. Under him, the Soviet Union collapsed.
- In 2016 to the First President Russian Federation Boris Nikolaevich Yeltsin would have been 85 years old. He became the first popularly elected head of state, a radical reformer of the socio-political and economic structure of the country.
- July 2016 marks the 170th anniversary of the birth of the famous Russian ethnographer, traveler, anthropologist and biologist Nikolai Nikolaevich Miklukho-Maclay, who studied the indigenous peoples of Southeast Asia, Australia, Oceania, and New Guinea. After himself, he left many priceless works that became textbooks for his followers. The birthday of Miklouho-Maclay is celebrated all over the world as Ethnographer's Day.
- Another one significant date– 180 years since the birth of the great Russian scientist-surgeon, professor and director of the Imperial Clinical Institute Nikolai Vasilyevich Sklifosovsky. He became especially famous for his works on military field surgery of the abdominal cavity.
The novel "Crime and Punishment" in 2016 will "knock" 150 years Significant dates for Russia
- The first opera in Russia sounded 280 years ago, during the time of Empress Anna Ioannovna, and began with the arrival of an Italian opera troupe. The first performance was the opera The Power of Love and Hate.
- The oldest reserve in Russia- Barguzinsky - was created 100 years ago. Established before October revolution, today it is converted to Zabaykalsky national park federal significance.
- 150 years ago, Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky created his literary masterpiece - "Crime and Punishment" which became one of the favorite works for theatrical productions and adaptations for directors around the world.
- passed 120 years ago First World Ice Skating Championship. It took place at the Yusupov skating rink in St. Petersburg. The first place was taken by the German athlete Gilbert Fuchs. Russian skating master Georgy Sanders took third place.
- The personal 25th anniversary will be celebrated by the city on the Neva, which, as a result of the 1991 referendum, was returned to its historical name - Saint Petersburg. Also, the historical names of many streets, squares, boulevards and bridges of St. Petersburg were returned.
In 2016 the world will celebrate 175 years since the birth of Tchaikovsky 
2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare Outstanding personalities-anniversaries
- One of the most important anniversaries will be the 250th anniversary of the birth of Nikolai Mikhailovich Karamzin, an outstanding writer, historian, critic and publicist. A whole period in the history of Russian literature and literature is called "Karamzinsky", so great was his influence on national culture. Already today, grandiose preparations are underway for the celebration of the anniversary of this great creative person. This date will be celebrated in many cities of Russia - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tver, etc.
- Also preparing the celebration of the 195th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer, philosopher and thinker Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. This classic of Russian literature is recognized as one of the best novelists of all times and peoples.
- The date of the 190th anniversary of the birth of another Russian writer, journalist and bright satirist will be widely celebrated Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin. His work rightfully occupies a special place in Russian literature, because no other writer so boldly, accurately and mercilessly ridiculed, criticized and denounced Russian reality. His aphorisms, created almost 200 years ago, are still striking in their relevance today.
- The world will celebrate the 175th birthday of the greatest Russian romantic composer, conductor and music teacher - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. His famous ballets Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, the operas Eugene Onegin, Iolanta and The Queen of Spades, numerous symphonies and concerts have become a grandiose and valuable contribution to world musical culture.
- For the whole world visual arts two dates are important, which will be celebrated in 2016 - 90 years since the death of the great Russian fairy tale artist Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov and 160 years since the birth of the brilliant symbolist artist Mikhail Alexandrovich Vrubel.
- Also in 2016 we will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Sergei Sergeevich Prokofiev and 110th birthday Dmitry Dmitrievich Shostakovich, two of the most important composers, pianists and music educators of the 20th century.
- The world of poetry and literature will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth Osip Mandelstam, Ilya Ehrenburg And Mikhail Bulgakov, as well as 50 years from the date of death Anna Akhmatova.
- Children's literature will celebrate 110 years since the birth of the Russian Soviet poetess and writer Agnii Barto whose books are known and loved by children of several generations.
- The world of cinema will celebrate several dates at once: a talented Russian theater and film actor Valery Zolotukhin in 2016 would have turned 75 years old, and his colleague in the shop Evgeny Leonov- 90 years old. Also, many will remember the anniversary date - 105 years since the birth Arkady Raikin, an outstanding Soviet comedian, director and theater, film and stage actor.
- We must not forget the greatest Russian theater and film actress of the 20th century, the author of catchphrases and aphorisms - Faina Ranevskaya. 2016 marks the 120th anniversary of her birth.
World anniversaries
- In 2016, the whole world will celebrate 400 years before the death of the great English poet and world famous playwright - William Shakespeare.
- In England, a sad date will be celebrated - 350 years from the day Great Fire of London, which literally wiped the city off the face of the earth, depriving dozens of people of their lives and hundreds of families - a roof over their heads.
- 2016 will mark the 310th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding American statesman, diplomat, inventor and writer, one of the leaders of the American War of Independence - Benjamin Franklin, whose portrait we see on the 100-dollar bill.
- For all lovers of literature (as well as for all cultured people), the date of 240 years since the birth of the German novelist, lawyer, composer and artist will be important Ernst-Theodor-Amadeus Hoffmann.
- All artists, as well as many residents of France, will celebrate 175 years since the birth of one of the representatives of impressionism, the great French artist and sculptor Pierre Auguste Renoir.
- The 160th anniversary of the birth of the world famous Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist will be celebrated on a grand scale - Sigmund Freud.
